Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

mq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University Health is seeking a finance professional to support planning and analysis across its operations, providing guidance to senior members of the Finance Planning and Analysis team. You will analyse financial and operational performance, prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, develop budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, and build financial models to inform decision-making.

This full-time continuing role at North Ryde offers a base salary from 114,992 to 124,676 AUD

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build and apply financial models and conduct scenario analyses.
• Strong experience in forecasting financials, budget preparation and financial modelling to produce business models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify material issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Business Intelligence systems and reporting platforms skills e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos TM1, Calumo.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong experience working with large ERP systems (preferably FinanceOne).

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenditure, workforce and activity trends, to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, providing meaningful analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Develop budget templates, forecasts and long-term financial plans for Macquarie University Health, including capital projections, assumption validation and system uploads.
• Support the preparation of detailed 5-year budgets (including capital) for senior Finance stakeholders.
• Build financial models, evaluations and cost-benefit analyses to support business cases, service planning and operational improvements.
• Support the enhancement of reporting, planning and business intelligence systems, collaborating with IT to improve data quality, automation and workflows
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across Finance and the broader business, addressing financial enquiries and coordinating with operational managers

Skills

PowerBI

Tableau

Cognos TM1

Calumo

Excel

PowerPoint

FinanceOne

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

Tools

FinanceOne

Job description

About the role

To support financial planning, management reporting and analysis across Macquarie University Health including providing support to senior members in the Finance Planning and Analysis team.

Base salary from $114,992 - $124,676 (HEW Level 7), plus 17% superannuation

Full-time continuing role

Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

What you will do

• Analyse financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenditure, workforce and activity trends, to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, providing meaningful analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Develop budget templates, forecasts and long-term financial plans for Macquarie University Health, including capital projections, assumption validation and system uploads.
• Support the preparation of detailed 5-year budgets (including capital) for senior Finance stakeholders.
• Build financial models, evaluations and cost-benefit analyses to support business cases, service planning and operational improvements.
• Support the enhancement of reporting, planning and business intelligence systems, collaborating with IT to improve data quality, automation and workflows
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across Finance and the broader business, addressing financial enquiries and coordinating with operational managers

About Us

Macquarie University Health is Macquarie University's integrated health and medical enterprise, encompassing Macquarie University Hospital, medical imaging, mental health services (Mindspot) and a network of more than 20 specialist clinics. As the University's largest controlled entity, it generates annual turnover in excess of $200 million.

Given the scale, complexity and commercial nature of Macquarie University Health's operations, it is supported by a dedicated Finance function that provides end-to-end financial performance management and business partnering. Operating within the broader Macquarie University Group Finance structure, Macquarie University Health Finance serves as a critical enabler of informed decision-making across a uniquely diverse and fast-growing health enterprise.

About you (Selection Criteria)

You have expertise in conducting research and analysis with a commercial focus, within a large organisation with complex accounting and reporting requirements. Experience in FP&A in a healthcare context would be an advantage.

You are an excellent communicator, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You build and maintain good, respectful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, consistently demonstrating professionalism and a collaborative mindset to achieve shared outcomes.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build and apply financial models and conduct scenario analyses.
• Strong experience in forecasting financials, budget preparation and financial modelling to produce business models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify material issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Business Intelligence systems and reporting platforms skills e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos TM1, Calumo.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably FinanceOne).

*Please note this role requires a criminal record check.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

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Applications Close: 25 October 2026